Last updated on May 28, 2026

Average rent in
Cheyenne, WY

Key takeaways for renters

  • Where Cheyenne rent stands today

    Cheyenne, WY rent rose 15.6% year over year, with a current median of $1,500/month. Renters are paying $116 more per month on average than last year, reaching the peak rent level last seen in May 2026.

  • Cheyenne sits 23.1% more affordable than the $1,950/month national median, with 132 total rentals offering a smaller but accessible market for renters.

  • Price ranges

    Studios in Cheyenne run around $900/month, 1-bedrooms around $1,000/month, 2-bedrooms around $1,350/month, and 4+ bedrooms reach $2,350/month. Houses rent for a median of $1,950/month, while apartments sit at $1,200/month, reflecting distinct price tiers.

  • Neighborhood spotlight

    Hr Ranch rents fell 47.3% year over year to $1,565/month across 21 rentals. This contrasts with the citywide 15.6% rent increase, showing a localized cooldown in this neighborhood.

Median rent

Median rent in Cheyenne

$1,500/mo

increased by16%

vs previous year

The average rent in Cheyenne is $1,500 per month as of May 2026. This is 23% below the national average rent, or $450 less per month.

$1.67

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Cheyenne

132

for rent on Zumper.com as of May 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of Cheyenne rentals at each price point

50%38%25%13%0%
$0 - $750
$751 - $1,500
$1,501 - $2,250
$2,251 - $3,000
$3,001+

Rent trends in Cheyenne, WY

Average rent prices in Cheyenne have increased by 4% over the last month and have increased by 16% since last year.

Rent trends

Rent prices on this page are calculated on a rolling 30-day basis and updated daily.

Compare rent prices in Cheyenne, WY

Rent prices in Cheyenne vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in Cheyenne is $1,200, whereas a house costs $1,950. 1-bedroom apartments in Cheyenne run $1,000 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,200.

Listings

Studio

$900

25%

7%

1 bedroom

$1,000

13%

17%

2 bedroom

$1,350

1%

10%

3 bedroom

$1,700

2%

4%

4 bedroom

$2,350

No Change

10%

Studio

Average rent

$900

Last 30 days

25%

Last year

7%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$1,000

Last 30 days

13%

Last year

17%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$1,350

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

10%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$1,700

Last 30 days

2%

Last year

4%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$2,350

Last 30 days

No Change

Last year

10%

The table above reflects average rent prices in Cheyenne, WY, broken down by the number of bedrooms, neighborhoods, and property types. The availability of data for each category is dependent on market inventory and will adjust depending on your selected filters.

How does rent in Cheyenne, WY compare to other cities?

Compare median rent prices in Cheyenne and Berthoud by all bedroom counts and property types.

Cheyenne

Median rent price$1,500
decreased by23%

lower than the national median

Median rent price$2,685
increased by38%

higher than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Cheyenne, WY is 44% lower than the median rent in Berthoud, CO.

Cost of living in Cheyenne, WY

Explore the cost of essential expenses, and then use our rent calculator to find out how much rent you can afford.

Expenses
accrued by most renters
Average cost
compared to national average
Goods & Services2% higher
GroceriesNo difference
Health3% higher
Housing2% lower
Transportation6% lower
Utilities11% lower

Discover rentals in Cheyenne, WY

Concord Village - Photo 1 of 1
Age restricted

4d ago

7.5

Very good

Concord Village

1122 W Allison Rd, Cheyenne, WY 82007

1–2 beds

1 bath

$419–$976

Apartment for rent

Lexington Hills - Photo 1 of 1

4d ago

7.7

Very good

Lexington Hills

514 Desmet Dr, Cheyenne, WY 82007

2–4 beds

1–2 baths

$465–$550

Apartment for rent

Hilltop - Photo 1 of 1

1d ago

8.6

Very good

Hilltop

4600 4600-01-11-12 Hilltop Ave., Cheyenne, WY 82009

1–2 beds

1 bath

$800–$925

Apartment for rent

2608 House Ave - Photo 1 of 1

4h ago

9.1

Excellent

2608 House Ave

2608 House Ave, Cheyenne, WY 82001

2–3 beds

1–2 baths

$895–$1,150

Apartment for rent

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Frequently asked questions for Cheyenne, WY

Quick answers to common questions about the Cheyenne rental market.

How much is rent in Cheyenne?

The average rent in Cheyenne is $1,500 per month as of May 23, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Cheyenne?

Average rent prices in Cheyenne have increased by 4% over the last month and have increased by 16% since last year.

How does Cheyenne rent compare to the national average?

Rent in Cheyenne is 23% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $450 less per month.

Which neighborhoods are most affordable in Cheyenne?

The most affordable neighborhoods in Cheyenne are Rocking Star Ranch ($1,150/mo), Historic Cheyenne ($1,200/mo), and Grandview Park ($1,200/mo).

What salary do I need to afford rent in Cheyenne?

To comfortably afford rent in Cheyenne, you'd need to earn approximately $60,000/year, based on spending no more than 30% of your income on rent.

When is the best time of year to rent in Cheyenne?

Cheyenne's 2025 rental market shows 1-bedroom apartments averaging around $910 per month, while 2-bedroom units average around $1,200 per month. These figures represent the current pricing across Wyoming's capital city, with 2-bedroom apartments making up the largest share of available rentals at 43% of the market.

Methodology

Rent prices are based on Zumper's rental listings from the past 30 days. Median rent is calculated across all available listings and property types on the platform. If you filter the page by bedroom count or property type, the pricing throughout the page will update automatically to reflect that segment of the rental market.

Household and population data come from the U.S. Census Bureau. Cost-of-living data is sourced from the Council for Community and Economic Research's Cost of Living Index (COLI).

Apartments for rent in Cheyenne